The following timeline is a rough estimate of how long the design and printing
process takes for most small business corporate identity projects. Your
timeline may vary according to:

how quickly you make decisions,

how rapidly you provide feedback, and

Stellar Communications' current workload.

Because the small business corporate identity package is heavily discounted
to make it affordable for self-employed professionals, a faster turnaround
than indicated below is generally not available. If this is a concern, please
bring it up so that we may work together to find a solution.

Total time for the design phases
listed at right ranges from approximately three to five weeks.

Initial concepts - will be provided
within one to one and a half weeks of the delivery of the signed agreement
to Stellar Communications.

Concept edit rounds - Most clients go through two
to four editing rounds before we reach a final concept. This part
of the process can take a week or so depending upon how fast
your feedback is provided as well as Stellar Communications' current
workload. Edits are expected and welcome!

Logo files - Electronic logo files (and instructions
for their use) are typically provided within one to two business days
of the approval of the final logo concept.

Business cards - The initial business card concept(s)
is/are provided within three business days once the logo is finalized.
Most clients have one to two rounds of edits on the business cards,
with this edit round period typically lasting less than a week.

Letterhead, envelope, labels, and note cards (if
applicable) - The remaining stationery concepts to be prepared for
printing (not electronic documents) are provided within three business
days of the approval of the business card concept. We do these items
separately because the design of these items is typically driven by
the business card concept. Most clients have 1 round of edits on these
items, with this edit round period lasting less than a week.

Printing typically takes
1 week or less

Files sent to press - Once final
concepts for business cards, letterhead, envelopes and note cards
have been approved, electronic files are immediately prepared for
printing and are sent to the printer. Turnaround time at the Impressions
Printing is typically less than one week and often 1 or 2 days. Turnaround time
may be slower if your job is more complicated or if you require a
press check.

Electronic documents - 1 week or less

Electronic stationery items - If you request these
items, proofs are typically provided within one week after your printed
pieces are sent to the printer. Most clients have one to two rounds
of edits on these items, with this edit round period lasting less
than a week. Once you approve the document(s), they are sent as MS
Word files for your immediate use.